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After some discussion the Tax Levy for the City of Stillwater
was agreed on and the City Attorney drew up a resolution covering same,
which, on motion of Councilman Taylor was read by tYe City Attorney and
was on roll call duly adopted, which levy is as follows.
General Fond 58500.00
Sinking Fund 8000.00
Bond Interest 4000.00
50 M Bond Issue 5500.00
Park F\,nd 1500.00
Band Pond 1500.00
Library 5000.00
Total 64000.00
On motion of Councilmen Linner, meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Stillwater, Minn. January, 4, 1938. 7.30 P.N.
Regular sleeting;
iaeeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
triinutes of the meeting held December, 18, 1937 read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Linner licenses for Soft Drinks were
granted to
Clayton Needs at No. 154 South Second Street
John A. Beckmann at Fo. 229 East Chestnut Street
7n. D. Bartholomew at No. 1328 Fourth Ave. South
On motion of Councilman Moritz licenses for both "On Sale"
and "Off Sale" of 3.2 beer and for Soft Drinks were granted to Robert
Humphrey at Ye. 209 South Main Street.
A petition '•rought in by two boys with Hay Grove as their
spokesman, which petition was signed by forty one residents of that vicinity,
requesting the Council to set off Willard Street between Holcombe Street and
Sixth Street was presented and on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided
to give the boys permission to slide on this hill and that proper facilities
be provided and the Chief of Police was instructed to see that the speed of
delivery trucks is cut doom in this area.
On motion of Councilman Simonet the application of Rudy Erickson
for admittance into the State Sanatorium was approved with the understanding
that the County nay one half and the City pay one half of the costs.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of November, 1937
was presented and on motion of Councilmen Moritz, vas accepted and ordered
filed.
The report of the City Clerk for the month of December, 1937 was
presented and on motion of Councilman Moritz, was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Simonet, the City Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the official printis= of the Cit" Cor the ensuing
year, bids to be retur able February, 1, 1938 at 7.30 P. M.
The contract with Lyman Sutton for snow plowing, which contract
was drawn up by the City Attorney, was presented and on motion of
Councilman Yarns, was accepted and ordered filed.
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The annual report of the Trustees of the Firemen's Trust Fund
showing a balance in that fund as of Jan, 1, 1930 of 52000.52 was
presented and on motion of Councilman 'inner, was accepted and ordered
filed. Resolution authorizing the borrowing of mone: in anticipation
of the payment of taxes, was read, and on roll call, duly adopted.
Fire Chief McGann reported that George E. Murphy has been sick
since December, 22nd, and that he is now at the Veteran's Hospital, and
that he has had Gerald Hughes in his place and will now put in William
Kress to take the place of Murphy while he is sick.
On motion of Councilman Linner the City Attorney was instructed
to find out if, in case of sickness of one of the firemen, whether some
money could he secured from the Firemen's Trust Fund to cover that kind of
a case and report on same at the next meeting.
Fire Chief McGann also stated that the Pine City equipment had
not yet been removed from the Fire Hall and Councilman Lipner stated that
he would take up the matter again and try and get same moved,
The matter of parking space for busses on Chestnut Street was
brought up and on motion of Councilman Simonet it was decided that ample
space be allotted there for parking three busses and proper signs be
installed.
The matter of salary for William Schwalen, Assessor, for 1938
was brought up and on motion of Councilman Linner, this matter was deferred
to the next meeting on February, 1st.
James Simonet stated that he was preparing an Atlas which would
include the rural sections with a map of Stillwater and its subdivisions
which world be sold at 215.00 per copy and on motion of Councilman Linner
it was agreed to subscribe for three copies for the City.
Councilman Linner stated that the Assessor would like to have
a City Directory if one were available and President L'errill stated that
the Assessor could use the one that he has.
Councilman Linner also spoke about the large tucks unloading
on Water Street between Myrtle and Chestnut Streets and that they were a
menace to safety and the Chief of Police was instructed to look into the
matter and report on same at the next meeting.
The matter of letters to John M. Ertle and George E. Burger
about fixing up their places to conform with t' e 3.2 beer lays, which
matter had been brought up at the December, 7th, meeting was brought up
and the City Attorney stated that he had written Ertle and 3urger, today,
January, 4, 1938 giving them to February, 1st, to comply with these
regulations.
s.esolntion directing the payment of bills was, on roll call,
duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Lipner, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Cann. February, 1, 1938, 7.30 P.M.
8euJar L'eetinv;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
Minutes of the meeting held January, 4, 1938 read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, the action taken at the
January, 4th, 1938 meeting, granting licenses for both "On" sale and "Off"
sale of 3.2 beer and for Soft Drinks to Robert Humphrey at No. 209 South
Main Street, was rescinded.
On motion of Councilman Linner, licenses for both "On" and
"Off" sale of 3.2 beer and for Soft Drinks was granted to T. A. Pasch at
No. 209 South Main Street.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, Soft Drink licenses were
granted to the following;
John H. ilatt
Verne & Donald Monty
George Robertson
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Ernest Marlow
St. Croix Drug Co.
Mrs. Margaret Carlson
John Lustig
Fred Weiss
Norman E. Halverson
iIope K. Stewart
Morris Crotto
John T. Callahan
Forrest Meister
George Witti
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David Wilson
Jack W. Jewell
Andy Sjoholm
Elk's Lodge
Henry Heider
Carlson & Olson
Anne Gelber
Edward L. Lyons
Leo Kennedy
R. A. Marlow
Anton Schuellirg
at No. 232 East Myrtle Street
at No. 212 South Main Street
at No. 807 North Fourth Street
at No. 1003 South Third Street
at No. 628 West Olive Street
at No. 230 South Main Street
at No. 132 South Main Street
at No. 123 West Myrtle Street
at No. 920 West Olive Street
at No. 901 South Fourth Street
at No. 226 West Laurel Street
at 80. 212 North Main Street
at Union Depot Cafe
at No. 117 West Churchill Street
at No. 804 North Fourth Street
at No. 128 South Main Street
at Brown's Creek Tavern
at No. 122 North Main Street
at No. 313 East Chestnut Street
at No. 308 East Chestnut Street
at No. 110 South Main Street
At No. 402 South Main Street
at No. 101 North Owen Street
at No. 1112 Sixth Ave. South
at No. 201 East Chestnut Street
at No. 603 West Churchill Street
at No. 517 North Owen Street
at No. 304 North Main Street
On motion of Councilman Moritz, licenses for both "0n"
and "Off" sale of 3.2 beer and for Soft Drinks were granted to
Olenmore Meake at No. 201 North Second Street, the place where John
Thompson had been in.
A petition si Ened by fifteen (15) painters, requesting
the Council to have an ordinance adopted regulating painters in the City
of Stillwater, patterned after the State law, was presented and read
and on motion of Councilman Linner, the City Attorney was instructed to
draw up such an ordinance so that it could have its first reading at the
next regular Council mee_tin_,, to be held on March, 1st, 1938.
Application of Yrs. Sadie `ohnson, residing at Churchill
and Greeley streets for admittance into the State Sanatorium, with reports
on same si'ned by Doctors Haines and Kalinuff, :was presented and on motion
of Councilman Simonet, this application was approved.
A letter from the Health Department of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
regarding Harry Masterman, who had been residing in Milwaukee but had
recently moved to Stillwater, and who is a positive case of tuberculosis,
was read and Dr. "sines made a short talk rerarding same. The City Attorney
stated that in his opinion a person must be a resident of the State for one
year before they canwhzowe public charzes of that State or the Community.
On motion of Councilman„tais matter was referred to the City Attr-:,ey.
ir. 'sines stated that Paul Zeitlow, who has been np once
to the State Sanatorium and cane hack, should now be sent back a^ain to the
Sanatorium and on motion of Councilman Simonet, it was decided to send him
back there.
The Annual Report of the :arnes,io Public Library for the
year 1237, was presented, and on notion of Councilman [..oritz, was accepted
and ordered filed.
'Liao Annt 1. Report of the Water ioard. for the year 1237 won
presented and on motion of Councilman Linner, was
s accented end ordered filed.
'.he i.n.nai Report of the Chief of the "'ire Department for
the year 1237, was aresentod, and on motion of 7ouncilran Simonet, v;as
eceneted end ordered filed.
L fle itnit7 Treasurer's ..nnuai Cerort of receipts and
disbursements for the -ear 1237, was presented, novi on motion of Councilman
:'orit.z, Tram accen`oc'. endor;Jorod filed.
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The City Treasurer's report for the month of December, 1937 was
presented and on motion of Councilman Simonet, was accepted and ordered filed.
The City Clerk's report for the month of January, 1938, was presented,
and on motion of Councilman Moritz, was accepted and ordered filed.
There was only one bid for the Official Printing of the City for the
year 1938, that bid being from the Easton- 0asterman Co. and on motion of
Councilman Simonet, this bid was accepted and the proper officers of the City
were instructed to enter into a contract with the Easton- 1::asterman Co.
coverin:- the natter.
The City Clerk presented his Annual Report for the year 1937, giving
a copy of same to each one of the Councilmen present and to President Merrill,
and on motion of Councilman :-.:oritz this report was accepted and the City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for one publication in the paper of the
Annual Report and for printing five hundred (500) copies of the Annual Report
in pamphlet form, kids to be returnable at the next re7ular meeting to be
held on Larch, 1st, 193e.
The Oath of Office of Roy Hooley, as member of the hater Board, was
presented and on motion of Councilman Simonet, was accepted and ordered filed.
A request from John Runk to make copies of the photographs of the
persons now in the Hall of Fame, for his collection, was presented and on motion
of Councilman Simonet, it was decided to have him take this up with the Hall of
Fame committee.
Fire Chief L:5Gann stated that Fireman George E. Murphy was still in
the hospital and that he would have to have another operation. Chief HcGann also
stated that the fire truck was in a slight accident near the Schell filling
station with some truck from St. Paul but that the fire truck was damaged more
than the other one.
The City Attorney stated that he had talked to A. J. Lehmicke about
-etting some money out of the Firemen's Trust Fund for George E. Murphy for the
time he is laid up and that Cr. Lehmic':e stated that he would see J. G. Armson,
the other trustee, in re-ard to the matter.
The City Engineer presented his Annual Report for the year 1937 and
on motion of Councilman L'oritz, the same was accepted and ordered filed.
Otto City Attorney stated that the :::ayor had asked him to draw up an
amendment to the City's hard liquor ordinance, which he had drawn up, and on
motion of Councilman Linner, the City Attorney read the amendment.
On motion of Councilman Simonet, the amendment to the ordinance was
placed on its first reading.
After discussion about the letters to George E. Burger and John 11.
Ertle about fixing up their places to conform with the 3.2 beer laws, which letters
gave them '-p to February 1st, 193E to comply with the regulations, on motion of
Councilman Moritz, the 'On" Sale licenses for 3.2 beer to George E. Burger and to
John Y. Ertle, were revoked, to take effect at once.
0n motion of Councilman Linner the salary of the City Assessor,
William Schwalen, for the year 193E was set at ij900.00 the same as it was in 1936.
Charles Schultz, stating that he represented an organization of small
tax Payers, snoke about the expense of operating the police cars, and that in his
estimation, the cost was too high, and he also stated that he thought the Police
cars should be marked as Police cars. President Merrill. appointed Councilmen
Linner and Moritz to Peet with Fr. Schultz and his organization, to work the
matter out.
fllliam Runk stated that he has a glad:smith Shop and that he would
like to got some of the City's blacksmith work and this matter was referred to
the City Engineer.
A notice of claim for damages a;-ainst the City by Elizabeth Y.
Roettger, for damages to her automobile on December, 23rd, 1937 at the west end
of Olive Street, which notice was filed with the City Clerk on January, lath,
1938, was read, and on notion of Councilman Linner, this matter was referred to
the City Attorney.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was read and was on Roll
Call, duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Linner, meeting adjourned.
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Fieetinr called to order by 'President herrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman 'Taylor.
'inutes of the meeting hold "ebruary, 1, 1938 read and approved.
On motion of Councilman ,.oritz e Soft Drink license was
=ranted to Percy Sherrard at " illiam and forth streets.
On motion of Councilman Linner licenses for six (6) pool
and oilliare ',hies and for Soft Drinks was -:ranted to R. 7. Kaiser at
`:o. 221 Sout:- ain street.
Gn motion of Councilman Simonet licenses for "On" and "C££"
sale of 3.2 beer were granted to John Kallqulst at Ye. 304 rorth fain street
where Anton Schuellin- used to have the 3.2 heer licenses.
A petition protesting against the proposed ordinance for
painters, with twelve (12) signatures to the petition, was presented and
read but no action was taken on same.
The contract with the fasten- ssasterman Co. for the official
printing of the City for the year 1938, which contract was drawn up by the
City Attorney, was presented and on notion of Councilman Simonet, was accepted
and ordered filed. o
The City 'Treasurer's report for the month of January, 1938
was presented and on motion of Councilman bbritz, was accepted and ordered filed.
The City Clerk's report for the month of February, 1938 was
presented and on motion of Councilman Simonet, was accepted and ordered filed.
There was only one bid presented for nrintif; 500 copies of
the City Clerk's Annual report for 1937 in pamphlet form, and one publication
in the newspaper, that bid hero^. from Easton+ L:asterman Co. for t38.50 and
on motion of Councilman Linner, this bid vms accepted.
The City Engineer read a resolution in regard to the improving
South Fifth street between 'VT. 'Willard and W. Churchill streets the hearing on
same to be held at the next regular Council meeting, on April, 5th, 1938, which
resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
The City Engineer readanother resolution regarding Sprinkling
District t:o. 14, the hearing on same to be held at the next regular meeting of
the Council on April, 5th, 1938, which resolution, was on roll call, duly adopted.
The City Engineer read. a third resolution regarding the areas to
he covered in Sprinkling Districts '.o. 12 and Mo. 16, which resolution was, on
roll call, duly adopted.
The City Engineer presented his annual report as Puildin-
inspector for the year 1937.
She City En^heer ste tod that they 1'.ad resumed work m the
Sherburne Street sewer extension last Wednesday with about twenty men.
'The City Attorney stated that he had looked into the Ferry
i'.asterman case and that it was necessary for him to be sent to the State
Sanatorium but that the State would pay all the expenses up to next August,
and after that time the City and County would have to pay one half each=ehndcke
The City Attorney stated that he had taken up with Mr.
again about getting sone money from the Firemen's Trust fund in the George E.
hurphy matter and that ?.r. Leimicke stated that they would allow the City
140.00 out of that fund to apply on George E. iurpliy's lost time while he
is laid up.
The City Attorney referred to the Elizabeth 1::. Koettger claim
for damages against the City and that in his opinion the City was not liable.
"t the request of the proponents of the proposed painters
ordinance, action on this matter was deferred.
Councilman Linner made a report on the meeting with the
small taxrayers association on the night of February, 28, 1938. Charles Schultz
also discussed the matter. On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided that
the Police cars should be properly marked as Police cars, in every may except
that they would not have a short wave radio.
Chester S. Wilson spoke about the Park Commission, stating that
they had held their rervular sprin7 meeting and had made the following
recommendations; _
1. What Paul IIerimonti he employed for the coming season as
caretaker at Lowell Park at the same salary that he received before; viz;
.135.00 per month.2. 'chat Chairman ycCuish be authorized to employ whatever
additional labor that might be necessary for Lowell Part:.
3. That dairman 1cduish he authorized to employ additional
labor for corks other than Lowell =ark, but not to exceed a total of :100.00.
'n ?motion of Councilman Linner the Council approved these
recommendations of the lark Coenfission.
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Chester S. Wilson sta`ed that on account of the improvements along
the water front at Lowell iark it was necessary for fuller Gros. to move their
boat houses to a niece of land they have purchased north of 3ulberry point
and that negotiations are in progress between the N. P. Railway Co. and
Buller =ros. in which the N. P. Railway have a^reed to -ive huller Tiros. a
lease coverinrr certain around for a driveway etc. and that the Park Commission
agrees to the_ proposition and that they (the Park Commission) would like to
have the Council approve a contract between the 17. P. Railway Co. Duller Bros.
and the City of Stillwater covering same, and the City Attorney drew up a
resolution coverin7 this matter and read same which resolution was on roll
call, duly adopted and the Ltayor and the City Clerk were authorized to execute
this contract in behalf of the City.
Chester S. Wilson spoke about Leo Jewell wantinrr to run a pipe line
down to the St. Croix river near the hathin= "'each on the east side and that
this was sreeable to the Park Commission and the City Attorney read a resolution
coveringthe matter, which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted with the
understanding that Leo Jewell is to pay the cost of the publication of the
resolution.
A letter from the Leasue of i3nnesota Nunici.pallties rewarding
a tax conference to be held at the iiadisson Fotel in Linneapolis, on ;carch,
4th and 5th, was road, but no action was taken.
J. Famscher's report of audit of the City's hooks and records for
the nine months endinr, iecember, 31, 1937 was presented and a copy of same
given to each of the Councilman present and to President Verrill.
On motion of Councilman Dinner the City Clerk eras authorized to
make the follovrin7 journal entries;
1. Transfer '2104.70 from the General Pund to Sprinkling District No.
;16 for 1937 for the difference between the cost, paid in 1937 of ;'•5390.51
and the Assessment Roll of f3285.81.
2. Transfer ',35.00 from the General Fund to Sprinkling District No.
14 for 1937 for the difference between the cost, paid in 1937 of +:1264.52
and the Assessment Roll of ''.1229.52.
3. Transfer :'.137.15 from the Permanent Improvement Fund to Local
Improvement ilo. 35 for the difference between the cost charged in 1936 of
"1662.03 and the cost charged in 1937 of N393.62 or a total cost of i2055.65
and the Assessment Roll of T1918.50.
Councilman i:oritz brought up the natter of "ivinv some of the City's
blacksmith work to '.William -funk and the City Nnvineer stated that he would
vive 'r. Runk some of that work.
Resolution d'_rectine the payment of hills was, on roll call, duly
adopted.
On motion of Councilman Voritz, meeting adjourned.
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1. cctin- called. to order by President ierrill.
All members of the Council nrtser.t.
iinutes of the reeting held :each, 1, 133f road and ar roved.
en Potion of Councilman i.oritz the following licenses for the
sale of 3.2 beer were granted.
Ernest :arlov nt Lo. 230 South Fain St. for "On" and "Off" Sale.
21 's Lodge at ''o. 110 South Fain St. for "On" Sale only.
Jack W. Jewell at 10. 313 East Chestnut St. for "Cn" and "Off" Sale.
Clayton `"eels at o. 154 South Second St. for "Cn" and "Off" Sale.
John 7. Klatt at 'Po. 232 Fast :.vrtle St. for "On" and. "off" Sale.
On motion of Councilman Liner, licenses for "Cn" and "Off"
sale of 3.2 beer mere -ararted to Ertle 'nos. at 10. 223 ?hion Alley, licenses
to he issued riaen the place is fixed up to conform with plans as approved by
the Attorney General and lost time of previous license to he taken care of.
Cn motion of Councilman Linner license for Soft Drinks and a
Dance Permit were '-ranted, to George E. Munger et 3o. 312 South Water Street.
Cn motion of Councilman Linner, the license of George E. burger
for "On" Sale of 3.2 beer that '^. ',ten-' een roohd '.: o:vlli -o ro-stated when the
place is fixed up to conform with the plans as approved by the Attorney leneral
the same as Ertl° Giros. said. license to cover the remises at Go. 31S South
Water Street.
hnulications of the following persons for licenses to sell 3.2
beer, were, on account of being in the residential district, lair' over to the
next regular meeting to be hold on :.ay, 3, 1113.
arnaret Carlson at lo. 123 ':fest '.yrtle Street for "Cn" and "Off" Sale.
ayinond A. [,arlow et To. 5 -'.orth Owen Street for "Cn" and "Off" Sale.
Fred Weiss at :o. 051 South fourth Street for "On" and "Off" Sale.
Leo Kennedy at ''o. CO3 'nest Churchill Street for "Off" Sale only.
-:Cry;; Sherrard at .+illiam `. Tenth Streets for "off" Sale only.
On motion of Councilman Linner license to operate a Pon
Corn wagon on the streets was wanted to Ceor-e loutsos.
L letter from Alice R. *urdock, Sec. of the Library Board,
requesting hhe Cit'r to provide 2.24.00 for fixing the roof of the Library,
was read and on motion of Councilman Taylor the City Clerk was instructed
to answer same, stating that the City had no money at the present time, but
that later on, if the Library ran short of money that the Council would
arrange to borrow some money for the Library.
A letter from u-.,st Jesse Sr, was read, stating that he had
received two checks totaling '33.00 from the City in 1232, but that those checks
had been lost and requesting that duplicate checks be issued, and on motion of
Councilman !oritz, the City Treasurer was authorized to issue duplicate checks
providing that payment is stopped on the old checks.
letter from Inner a_..^I.illinowski, in regard to a bunicipal
Electric plant, was read and on motion of Councilman Linner, was placed on file.
A letter from the Grocer's and 7utcher's Association reparuin?_
rubbish Lein- damned in the ravine on South 'ifth Street back of St. Iary's
Church, was read, and on motion of Councilman Simonet was referred to the Chief
of Police, Tealth Officer, City Engineer and Chief of the lire Department.
• letter from the Liquor Control Commissioner relative to the
status of benneth S. Linr-'s Pff Sale liquor license was read but no action
taken on same.
• Petition with 20 signatures, presented by ?^rrill Stahl for
improving the Stillwater 'rseball Yield, was presented and on motion of
Councilmen Simonet was laid on the table rntil it is seen now the 7. P. A.
allotment comes out.
• letter from Gertrude 'Jarley, asking for damages to the abasement
of her home by water, was read and on motion of Councilman Linner was laid
on the table.
• letter from Thomas `: Curtis J'. regardin-- the so called
liederer scales vas read and President Lenill appointed Councilmen Taylor,
Simonet, Linner and ibrits to investigate the matter and report back to the
Council et its next nootin-.
,lien '-. Sullivan spoke about -awing a roar opened aetwnen
fourth Ave. So. and 'i--hwar 212 end on notion of Councilman Taylor the
City i--ineer was instructed to make a curve- of both Orleans and.. St. Louis
streets and report on sane at the next wonting.
..caort of the City ?reas.:ror for t":o month of o's'unry was
presented end e motion . 1 :grits, coent d. ordered lee..
_croft "it Clerk 2oro worth o:are _: -as presented
and or motion of forrelintin 4cro et wns oaooptcc anf onThred filed.
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is dele-ati.on of intoresto0 parties spoke a-ainst the '_mtrovinc of
South "ifth Street `•et;reen !ill.:rd and Churchill if it was ioinei to cost
2.18 a foot, which would be the pricy if' there was no assistance from W.P.A.
and it was decided to do this erorl: only as a joint project with the W.P.A.
_ Ray zoller requested heir from the City to fix up the Kitten
-'iamond at Staples field and this matter was referred to the City Ennineer.
Yee matter of fixin up some other streets was discussed and on
the suTsestion of Councilman Ltm-.er it was decided that all of the Council
shoulddrivearound the City some day and look for street improvements that
could come under 'd.: ... rro ects.
The Lavor announced the appointment of Chester S. Wilson as member
of the Park Commission for a three year tern ending in January, 1941.
Oath of office -f Chester S. P!ilson as member of the Park Commission was
presented and ordered filed.
The City '_nnineer read a resolution to proceed with the work of
improvine South Fifth Street, which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
The City En-ineer read another resolution reeardinv_ Sprink1inc
Districts number 14 and 16, which resolution was or roll call, duly adopted.
The City Attorney road a resolution re-ardin' the recommendations
of the bark Commission at their annual spring meetins, which resolution was,
on roll call. duly adopted.
The City Attorney rend a second resolution, extending the lease
on Pioneer Park, which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
e t'f' a e"8fCity Attornp-- rorP. a third. resolution re.-ardinc. the issuance
cIn;ebitedness, which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
A Cn motion of Councilman Loritz, the City Attorney' made the second
roadie; of the amended liquor ordinance, and each section voted on separately
and carried by unanimous vote. After the readine of the two sections the City
Clerk put the -uestion "Shall this ordinance pass" which was voted on and
carried by a unamimous vote.
On motion of Councilman Simonet the City Attorney made the first
reading of an ordinance to limit the number of Cff Sale Liquor places in the
City of StilFwa-er to six (6) and it was decided to defer discussion on this
ordinance to the next regular noetine.
Cn motion ofCouncilmanSimonet the City Attorney made the first
readinv of the painters ordinance and it was decided to defer discussion on
this ordinance to the next meptin-t.
On motion of Couneilmam :'oritz the City Clerk was authorized to
purchase two new flays, one for the City Pall and one for the :and Stand,
-'.esolutien directine the payment of bills was, on roll call,
duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Simonet meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. April, 27, 1938. 9.00 A. M. en
Special Meeting; CZ
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Simonet.
Meeting having been called at the request of the Park Commission to act on
plans for the completion of the Lowell Park improvements.
D.J.MCCuish and Chester S. Wilson of the Park Commission
were present.
Chester S. Wilson outlined the proposition and the City
Attorney read a resolution covering the matter, which resolution was, on
roll call, duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. May, 3, 1938. 7.10 P. M.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting
of the called
Cpresent.
President Merrill.
All
mMinutes of the eeting held on April, 27meet1938,eread andon rapprov d938 and of the special
On motion of Councilmantimerlicenses for the sale of 3.2 beer
were granted on the secondreadingef'the applications to the following;
Margaret Carlson at 123 W..Myrtle Street for "On" and "Off sale
Raymond A. Marlow at 517 N. Owen Street for "On" and "Off"
sale
Fred Weiss at 901 South Fourth Street for On and "Off"
Leo Kennedy at 603 W. Churchill Street for "Off" sale only
Percy Sherrard at William & North Streets for "Off" sale only.
On motion of Councilman Lipner the application of Leo Klein for a Junk
Dealers' license was laid over for investigation.
K. M. Lavine as spokesman and his committee presented c aapeh titionon
in regard to the establishment of a bathing beach at Lily eke,
was rend and President Merrill appointed City Engineer Abercrombie and
G. F. Barstow as a committee to investigate the proposition and make a report
on same at the regularadjournedmeeting of the City Council to be held on
May, 7, 1938 at 9.30 A. M.
A letter from Leo A. Kress requesting a street light at the end of
East Alden Street was read and on motion of Councilman Moritz, was referred
to the City Engineer.
A letter from the American Legion, signed by Joe Miller, Commander,
regarding the opening of the Legion Bathing Beach on May, 23, and about a
Life Guard for same for this season, was read and on motion ofBCCounncachilmmittee
man
Linner, the selection of a Life Guard was left to the Bathing
with the proviso that the one selected must be a Certified Public Life Guard
and for the AaP tition press tedebyr tJ. E. Stenstrom with he same conditions s166sseason.t salary signatures
requesting the improvement of part of Fourth Avenue South,
Engineert,wstreadve himad and
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motion
survey and Councilman Moritz
on same
irlater. to the City
On motion of.Councilman Moritz licenses for thesale of 3.2 beer
both "On" and "Off" sale were granted to Morris Crotto at Dnion Depot Cafe.
On motion of Councilman Moritz a Junk Dealers' License was granted
to Isaac Gordon at 208 West Myrtle Street. On motion of Councilman Taylor licenses for both " "Off"
On" Off
and
sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Andy Sjoholm at 308 East Chestnut Street.
was On gnusonnato106zSouthnse MainoStreesale of 3.2 beer
t.
On motion of Councilman Linner Soft Drink Licenses were granted
to the following;
Walter E. Magnuson at 231 East Myrtle Street
Harry Barnholdt at 332 South Main Street
George E. Burger at 317 South Main Street
Carl Meiste4 at 112 North Main Street
Ertle Bros. at 224 South Main Street
LeRoy Iserman at 207 North Third Street
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The bid of Patrick Hurley for Sprinkling District Number 14 was
read and this being the only bid, on motion of Councilman Lipner the bid
was accepted and the proper officers of. the City were instructed to enter
into a contract with `: Patriok Burley covering the matter.
Edda on Sprinkling rDistrict Number 16 from the :Koppers Comnany
and from the Barrett Company were read and on motion of Councilman Linner
the bid of the Koppers Company, which was the lowest bid, was accepted: and
the proper officers of the City were instructed to enter into a contract
with the Koppers Company as per their bid.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of March, 1938
was presented and on motion ofCouncilman Linner was accepted and ordered
filed.
The report of the City Clerk for the month of April, 1938 was
presented and on motion of Councilman Moritz, was accepted and ordered filed. '...
On mot m of Councilman Linner it was decided to install three
way Stop Signs at the corner of South Second and Olive Streets ens also a
Stop Sign at Fifth and Hlckory: Streets.
On motion' of Councilman Lipner the Chief of Police was instructed
to make a survey of the numberand places of the 30 mile an hour Traffic Signs
and make a report on' same at the next regular meeting.
The City Engineer stated that Mrs. Warren Dickinson had talked to
him about the Red Cross having designated the Fire Hall as a first aid' station
and that the Red Cross would like to have some signs put up and on motion of '.
Councilman Linner it wan decided to have these signs installed under the
direction of the Chief
of the Fire epateVd.etus
The CyEngineerstatdththe. SLighhoe Department.
had suggested that the City install a light at the 1. outlet of -the Mulberry
Street sewer, and the City Engineer was instructed to investigate this and
mike a report at thenext regular meeting.
The City Attorney was instructed to obtain all the information.
he can about dance permits and report on same at the next regular meeting.
President Merrill appointed Councilmen Simonet and Linner to
represent the City at a meeting at the High School on May, 10, at which
;ea expert on W.P.A.. matters is to talk.
Fire Chief McGannstated that Ed Butler, on behalf of the Elk'a
Ledgebad requested the use ofone of the fire trucks in the parade at the
State Convention to be held in June and on motionof Councilman Moritz:
Chief McGann was authorized to let them have the large truck.
Chief McGann stated that fireman George E. Murphy had came back
to work but could oniy work one half a day end had to go hone again and
President Merrill ':appointed Councilmen rLinner, Moritz and Taylor to investigate
the Murphy matter and report at the next regular meeting.
Chief :McGann stated that the annual Fire School would be held on
May, lath, 17th and 18th and that he would like to attend for the three days
and on motion of Councilman Moritz Chief McGann was given permission to attend
and his expenses to be paid by the City.
on motion of Councilman Taylor the firemen were allowed to take
their regular annual vacations when the time comes.
The r City Engineer stated that the Sherburne Street sewer extension
had to cross some private property and that he and the City %Attorney had drawn
up three easements covering property owned by Gust M. Russel,dillen Law and
• Herman Seidel and Gertrude Schmidt jointly, across Block 3 in Gray's and
Slaughter's Addition, the consideration for these easements being that there
wouldbeano assessment against these pieces for this sewer and on motion of
•TM Councilman Linner, these easements were : approved.
.After: some discussion about improvements to the Base Ball field,
on motion. of Councilman Taylor it was decided that the City swould furnish the
men and ,.some materials for the improvement and the parties interested would
direct the work.
Kenny Astell brought up the matter of the damage to the wall on
his mothers property last year and President Merrill appointed a committee
consisting of Councilmen Taylor, Moritz and Linner to investigate and report
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on same at the next regular meeting.
The City Engineer reported on the matter of opening up St. Louis
Street from Fourth Ave.tSo. to Highway 212 (or Main St. ) and presented a map
•- showing that it was practically impossible and on motion of Councilman Linner
the petition for Council committeevement was
madelaid
reporE on table
themovingindefinitely.
e so called
Niederer scales by Thomas W. Curtis Jr. and after some .discussion and on motion
of Councilman Taylor the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance.
on this matter to have its first reading at the next regular meeting...
The matter of the second reading of the painter's ordinance was
brought up and on motion of Councilman Taylor, this ordinance was laid on the
table indefinitely.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was on roll call duly
adopted. On Motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned to May, 7, 1938
at 9.30 A.M.
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Stillwater, Minn. May, 7, 1938. 9.30 A. M.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
The matter of opening the bide for the Lowell Park Improvements was brought
up and on motion of Councilman Moritz it was decided to defer the opening of
the bide to an adjourned meeting to be held May, 9, 1938 at 9.00 A. M.
The Committee of the Lily Lake Improvement Association was
present and N. M. Lavine, their spokesman, made a talk on the matter of the
bathing beach for Lily Lake and their four point program covering same.
On motion of Councilman Linner the City Engineer was authorized
and directed to make a survey and draw up plans and an estimate of the cost,
first; on a temporary beach, and as soon as the plans and an estimate of the
cost and what the City's mot part ofthecost will be, are ready, a Special
Meeting of the City Council will be called to go over same;
Second; for the City Engineer, later on. to make a survey of the
whole four point program with plans and an estimate of the cost and what the
City's part of the cost would be.
Minutes of the meeting held May, 3, 1938 read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Moritz the City Clerk was authorized to have the
Telephone Company install a separate number for the City Treasurer's telephone.
On motion of Councilmsa Lipner the following Judges of Election
were appointed for the Primary Election to be held on June, 20, 1938 and
for the General Election to be held on November, 8, 1938;
First Ward
First Precinct
George -Evans
Louis Leyh
John Gelhar
and Louis Huelaman. & Myrtle Kreger
recommended as clerks.
Second Ward
First Precinct
Merles sohultz
J. R. Kunzelman
Nels Peterson
and George Carlson recommended
as one of the clerks.
Third Ward
First Precinct
Nellie Vrederickson
Mike Glass-�
Alfred Leadholm
and Mrs. Stella McGarry and
Mrs. Lena Janilla recommmended
as clerks
Second Precinct
Al Raman
Sherman McGee
George H. Whalen
and Louie Toenskemper and
Mrs. Mollie Weich recommended
as clerks.
Second Precinct
J. W. Jackson
Paul Fantini
Elmer Bostram
and Virginia Magnuson
and Charles Johnson recc®ended
as Clerks.
Second Precinct
Charles salmon;
Mrs. Florence Hall
Alice Lane
and Mrs. John Hill
recommended as one
of the clerks.
On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned
to May, 9, 1938 at 9.00 A. M.
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Stillwater, Minn. May, 9, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
Bids in connection with the Lowell Park Improvements were opened and
read from the following
1. Lawrence W. Linner
2. Stillwater Excavating Company
3. 0. A. Olsen Construction Company
4. Linner Electric Company
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On motion of Councilmen Moritz, the foregoing bids were referred
to the City Engineer and the report on same to be made on May, 10, 1938 at
9.00 A. M. ^and the Park Commission
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned to May, 10,
1938 at 9.00 A. M.
Attest;
Mayor
Council Chamber
Stillwater, Minn. May, 10, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor
and Councilman Simonet.
The matter of acting on the bids for the improvements at
Lowell Park was brought up and on motion of Councilman Moritz the contract
for these improvements was divided as follows;
For items #1- #2- #3•and-#4 to 0. H. Olsen Construction
Company for the total amount of $11,253.00.
For items #5 and #6 to Lawrence W. Linner for the total
amount of $3,600.00.
For item #7 to Linner Electric Company for the total amount
of $2,074.00 or a grand total of items #1 to #7 inclusive of $16,927.00,
subject to approval by the Park Board, First National Bank of Stillwater
as trustee and the District Court and with the proviso that the First National
Bank of Stillwater as trustee furnish to the City of Stillwater a written
guarantee that the City of Stillwater will not have to pay any of the costs,
and the proper officers of the City were instructed to enter into contracts
covering this work.
Attest;
On motion of Councilman Moritz, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. May, 21, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Special Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Meeting having been called for the purpose of looking over the City
Engineer's plane for a temporary bathing beach at Lily Lake and for some
discussion about a sewage disposal plant.
Minutes of the meetings held on May, 7th, May,.9th and May loth, read
and approved. _
The City Engineer presented his estimate of what the,coat Of a temporary
bathing beach at Lily Lake would come which would be, 'exclusive Of what the
W.P.A. assistance would be, would came to about $1147.00, which would be for
some dredging, a bath house, fixing up the road 1n and a life guard for three
months at $75.00 per month, and it was decided to defer action on this matter
to the next meeting to be held in three or four days and the City Engineer
was instructed to advise the committee of the Lily Lake Improvement Association
to meet with the Council at that meeting. . .
The matter of a sewage disposal plant was discussed some and it was
decided to defer any action on this for the present.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned to May, 25, 1938 at
9.00 A. M.
Attest
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Mayor
Council Chamber
Stillwater, Minn. May, 25, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Regular Adjourned meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of the meeting held May, 21, 1938 read and approved.
The committee of the Lily Lake Improvement Association was present
and after some discussion on motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engineer was
authorized and directed to start the work on the temporary bathing beach at
Lily Lake as soon as possible.
0n motion of Councilman Taylor it was decided that the City would
furnish a minimum of $600.00 or a maximum of $800.00 toward the, expense of
installing a temporary bathing beach at Lily Lake, all disbursements for same
to be charged to the general Park Fund and a written contract to be drawn up
with the party that will operate the drag line for the dredging.'
A resolution authorizing the employment of Louie Garavalia by
the Park Board was read and on roll call was duly adopted.
A resolution setting the salary of the City Treasurer at one
hundred dollars per month, was read and was, on roll call, duly adopted.
The committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate the George
E. Murphy matter made their report and on motion of Councilman Linner, it
was decided that if George E. Murphy is unable to resume his work as fireman
by June, 1, 1936 that he be dropped from the pay roll.
The City Engineer stated that W. B. Bastian had the approval cf
the Park Board to move the Band Stand from Mulberry point to Washington Park
and the Park Board was authorized to have the same moved.
Councilman Lipner, of the committe appointed to investigate the
damage to the wall on Mrs. Astell's property made a report on same and no
action was taken.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. June, 7, 1938. 7.30 P. M.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of th a Council present except Councilman Taylor.
mi Minutes of the meeting held May, 25, 1938 read and approved.
Application of fay A. Thompson for license for "Off" Sale of
3.2 beer at North Fourth & Wilkin Streets, was, on account of being in the
residential district, laid over to the next regular meeting to be held on
July, 5, 1938.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, licenses for both "On" and "Off"
sale of 3.2 beer were granted to Victor Berglund at 102 North Main Street and
to Everett L. Kalk at 232 South Nair. Street.
On motion of Couno5Jn_an Moritz a Soft Drink license was granted
to Leighton Charisen at Union Alley & East Myrtle Street.
A letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities about their
State Convention to be held at International Falls June, 8th, Oth and loth, was
presented and ordered filed.
A letter from Buell & Winter Engineering Co. regarding a sewage
disposal plant was read and on motion of Councilman Linner was laid on the table.
Dr. Humphrey and Dr. Strand appeared in objection to having the
Band Stand placed in 'Washington Park, on account of the proximity to the Hospital ,d
and Dr. Humphrey made a short talk in regard to same and after some discussion
and on motion of Councilman Linner the action taken at the May, 25th meeting 4
approving the moving of the Band Stand to Washington Park was rescinded and
President Merrill appointed a committee of Councilmen Linner, Moritz and Simonet m
to act with the City Engineer and W. H. Bastian to look for a suitable place A.
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and overcome objections to same and report back at s*9pwatwf the adjourned zbo
meeting. o
A letter from the American Legion about appointing Robert Ludwig
as Life Guard at the Legion Bathing beach, was read, and on motion of
Councilman Linner, this action was approved. m
George Carlson presented a claim for damages to his automobile d
which occurred at the corner of South Third and Olive Street and after some
discussion and on motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to allow him ten m
dollars ($10.00) in full settlement of his claim. o
Applications for the position of Life Guard at the Lily Lake m
bathing beach Pram Russel Buckley and Lyle L. Ackerson were read and on motion O
of Councilman Linner the matter of the selection of a Life Guard there was m
deferred. till later. S
The contract with Koppers Company for tarvia, which contract was 4,
drawn up by the City Attorney, was presented and on motion of Councilman Moritz e
was approved and ordered filed. o
The contract with C. E. Gilbert for the drag line at the Lily Lake M
bathing beach, which contract was drawn up by the City Attorney was presented c)
and on motion of Councilman Linner was approved and ordered filed.
There was some discussion about the Painter's ordinance that had
been laid on the table indefinitely at its second reading and it was decided to A
hold a public meeting on this matter at the next regular meeting to be held on o
July, 5, 1938. c
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of April, and the o
report of the City Clerk for the month of May were presented and on motion of
The application of Leo Klein for a junk dealers license was again
brought up and President Merrill appointed Councilmen Linner and Moritz to
investigate the matter.
The Mayor announced the appointment of W. C. Wilhelmsen to the
Water Board to succeed himself for a three year term.
On motion of Councilman Linner the 9orkmens Compensation Insurance
for City employees was renewed with the R.W.MCGarry & Son Agency for another
year starting July, 1, 1938.
The City Attorney read a resolution setting the pay for Trucks and
drivers employed by the City at $1.25 per hour starting July, 1, 1938 which
resolution was on roll call auly adopted.
The City Attorney read a second resolution setting the pay of the
foreman of the Street Department at .70 cents an hour starting July, 1, 1938,
which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
The City Attorney read a third resolution, creating a Recreational
Committee, and appointment by the Mayor of nine (9) citizens to serve on this
comfits, they being Philip Nelson, Milton Kuhlman, Sidney Wihren, Charles Salmore,
Eugene Lehmicke, Mrs. Lois Tolen, Karl G. Demeter, Edward Simonet and Otis Maes
and donating u100.00 by the City for equipment, which resolution, was on roll call
duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Linner it was decided that the City donate
a sum not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars (S150.00) for the purchase of a
pump and connections for the Legion Bathing Beach.
-- On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned to June, 11, 1938
at 9.00 A. M.
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Stillwater, Minn. June, 11, 1938. 9.00 A.M. C
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilmen Taylor.
Vi.rutos of the meeting held June, 7, 1938 read and approved.
The Committee on the Band Stand location made a report and on
motion of Councilman Linner it was decided to have the Band Stand moved to
Lots number one (11 to eight (8) inclusive of Block 3 in Staples & Mays Addition
and the City Engineer and City Attorney were instructed and directed -to acquire
this property at the forfeited tax sale in July at a coat not to exceed two
hundred dollars ($200.00).
A letter from the American Legion signed by Joe Miller
Commander requesting permission to sell fire works for four days July, lst,
to July, 4th, inclusive was read and on motion of Councilman Simonet, this
request was granted. The City Clerk announced the appointment of J.A.D.Abercrombie
as Deputy Clerk and on motion of Councilman Linner this appointment was approved.
On motion of Councilman Moritz the City Clerk was authorized
and directed that whenever the City has Certificates of Indebtedness that are
to be sold to the local banks that they be alloted as follows;
50% to the First National Bank
25% to the Farmers & Merchants State Bank and
25% to the Cosmopolitan State Bank
The Committee to investigate the Leo Klein application for a junk dealers
license reported that according to the zoning ordinance that this license
could not be granted so the application was denied.
The City Engineer reported that Local Improvements Number
thirty nix (36) and thirty seven (37) were practically finished and that he
would make up the assessment roll to be presented at the next regular meeting.
The City Engineer spoke about the program of tarvia for
streets for the cooing season and on motion of Councilman Simonet it was
decided to tarvia on the following streets, William, Oak, Orleans, South
Fifth and the west end of Myrtle which would cost approximately $3700.00
and to do more tarvia work at the directin:, of the City Enginaer at a total
cost including the above mentioned streets of not to exceed $6000.00.
On motion of Cou:xcltman Moritz the City Engineer was
authorized to allow Rudy taricu�f'nake connections with the Sherburne Street
Sewer by the payment of $35.00.
The City Engineer stated that he had talked with the
women on the Lily Lake Improvement Association -Committee about collecting
money for the Lily Lake bathing beach and that they had not made any
collections yet.
On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. June, 23, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Special Meeting;
Meeting called to order by Vice President Linner as President
Merrill was not present.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Simonet
and President Merrill.
Meeting having been called to discuss the Lily Lake- MoKusiok
Lake improvement program, Park Board matters, Band Stand removal, sale of
fireworks and to canvas the votes of the Primary Election of June, 20th,
for City candidates.
Minutes of the meeting held on June, 11 1938 read and approved.
K. M. Lavine, Mrs. Lois Gilbert and Mrs. Parry Barnhotdt of the Lily Lake
Improvement Association and Lyman Sutton of the Stillwater Association were
Eresent and after some discussion and on motion of Councilman Taylor the City
ngineer was authorized and directed to proceed as soon as possible with the
erection of a bath house at the Lily Lake bathing beach with the understanding
that the Committee of the Lily Lake Improvement Association guarantee to
reimburse the City to the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00) in
connection with the temporary Lily Lake bathing beach.
On motion of Councilman Moritz the project of the improvement
of Lily Lake and McKusick Lake was approved, providing that after the survey
is made, that the project is feasible and within the means of the City to
handle it.
0n motion of Councilman Taylor it was decided to pay Paul
Merimonti $5.00 per month from June, 23, 1938 to October, 1 1938 to take
care of the small park plot next to the Post Office and to Purchase fifty
feet of garden hose for this work.
The City Engineer spoke about the Band Stand removal and that
the place where the Band Stand is to be moved to in Block 3 of Staples and
Mays Addition could not be purchased until July, 14th, and that Leo Schwgrtz
would unload the Band Stand where it now is at Washington Park and move it
later on to any Saco designated for an additional price of 435.00 in
addition to the 9100.00 for moving it to Washington Park, end on motion
of Councilman Moritz it was decided not to move the Band Stand to Block
3 ityof .Staples and Mays addition until that property can be purchased by the
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On notion of Councilman Moritz the American Legion was granted
permission to sell their fireworks in the front doorway of the King Bros.
Drug Store on Main Street for four days, July, 1, to July, 4, inclusive.
Tha vote for City Candidate' in the Primary Election of
June, 20, 1938 was canvassed with the following results;
For Councilmen
Paul J. Krueger 1591
E. W. Linner 1400
Albert J. Taylor 1059
James P. Nelson 868
Glendon Lynch 591
Taylor
On motion of Councilman the four highest candidates are to be
placed on the ballot for the Novemberelection those four being Paul J. Krueger,
E. W. Liner. Albert J. Taylor and James P. Nelson.
On motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. July, 5, 1936. 7.30 P.N.
Regular Meeting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
A11 members of the Council present.
Minutes of the meeting held on June, 23, 1938 read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Linner a Soft Drink license was granted
to Warren J. Murphy at 223 East Chestnut Street. "Off" Sale 3.2 beer license
Application of John Lustig for an Off
at 920 West Olive Street was presented and on account of being in the
residential district, was laid over to the next regular meeting on August, 2nd.
On motion of Councilman Simonet license for "Off" Sale of 3.2
beer was granted on the second reading of the application to Ray A. Thompson
at North Fourth & Wilkln Streets.
On motion of Councilman Taylor, licenses for both "On" and "Off
Sale of 3.2 beer were granted to David Wilson at 122 North Main Street.
A letter from the Elk's Lodge about damage to William Borden's
automobile during the Elk's State Convention, the damage amounting to $8.15
and requesting the City to pay the same, was read, and on motion of Councilman
Linner the City Clerk was authorized and directed to draw a warrant for this
amount in favor of William Borden for his damage.
On motion of Councilman Linner the Painters Ordinance was
placed on its second reading and read and adopted section by section and when
the Chair put this question "Shall this ordinsnoe pass" , it was on Roll Call
duly passed and adopted.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of May was
presented and on motion of Councilman Simonet, was accepted and ordered filed.
The report of the City Clerk for the month of June, was
presented and on On tion of motion ofo ouncilmanuncilman aTaylor wthe as aapplicat on ofccepted and dtheeredSwedish
M.E. church on North Fourth Street for abatement of interest charges on
tarvia assessment was allowed.
On motion of Councilman Linner the application of Walter F.
Fleming to pay his assessments on Local Improvement No. 35 in five annual
installments, was allowed.
Application of Charles Farnham for the position of Life Guard
at the Lily Lake Bathing Beach, was read, and on motion of Councilman Moritz
was placed on file.
Paul I:illarch requested the fixing up of North Third Street
near the Schulenberg school and on motion of Councilman Taylor this matter was
referred to the City Engineer with instructions to see if the City can purchase
the propert affected at a reasonable price and make a report later.
A petition for a sewer in Elm Street between Owen & William
Streets was presented and read and or. motion of Councilman Linner the City
Engineer was authorized and directed to make a survey of same to determine
the cost and make a report at the next regular meeting on August, 2nd.
The City Engineer spoke about the temporary bathing beach at
Lily Lake stating that it was not a success and on motion of Councilman
Simonet the City Engineer was instructed to notify the committee of the Lily
Lake Improvement Association that the project is not feasable.
The City Engineer presented the assessment rolls for Local
Improvements No. 36 and No. 37 and on motion of Councilman Moritz, these
were accepted and the City Clerk notified to advertise the hearing on same
to be held at the next regular meting on August, 2nd.
At the request of Blandon Lynch President Merrill appointed
a committee of Councilmen Linner and Taylor to see if some work can be
secured for some W.P.A. workers on the Assessor's records at no cost to the
City for this labor and a vommittee consisting of Councilmen Linner and
Moritz to confer with Mr. Lynch as to the feasibility of increasing the
number of men employed at the Fire Department.
John Foltz requested more pay for caring for the flags stating
that he figured it was worth more pay and on motion of Councilman Moritz
it was decided to pay him 55.00 each time for the putting up and taking down
and delivering the flags to the Fire Fall.
Resolution directing the payment of bills was, on roll call,
Duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Lipner, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, Minn. July,20, 1938. 9.30 A. M.
Special Meeting;
Meeting called to order by Vice President Linner as President
Merrill was absent.
All members of the Council present except President Merrill
and Councilman Simonet.
Minutes of the meeting held on July, 5, 1938 read and
approved.
Meeting having been called to act on Lowell Park improvements,
City Scales, Lily Lake and Band Stand matters and application of Aulger Bros.
on motion of Councilmen Moritz, ahomas W. Curtis Jr. was
granted permission to move the so called city scales to South Water street,
subject to the passing of the ordinance covering the matter, the approval of
the City Engineer and providing that Mr. Curtis furnish adequate protection
to the City in the amount of 5'20.000.00 by Surety Bond or by insurance.
On motion of Councilman Moritz the final estimate of the
Designer and the City Engineer on the 0. H. Olsen Construction Company
1937 contract for improvements at Lowell Park, showing a balance due the
Olsen Construction Company of 52,627.21 to be paid out of the Lowell Trust
Fund, was approved.
The City Attorney presented the contracts with the Olsen
Construction Company, Lawrence N. Liner and E. Liner, doing business
as the Electric Shop, with proper bonds attached, for the new improvements
at Lowell Park tc be paid out of the Lowell Trust Fund, ant"; on motion of
Councilman Moritz, these contracts were approved.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, the application of Aulger
Bros. to hold a tent show for one week starting August, 8th, was approved,
with the understanding that they pay the same license fee as last year
of 550.00. was instructed
On motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engineer^to put
a life line with some cedar bobbers attached to protect the bathers at
the north shore of Lily Lake and to secure a Life Guard for the balance of
the season at this place and to try and have the salary of the Life Guard
paid from the Government Recreational Fund.
The City Attorney stated that he had purchased two pieces
of property for the City at the forfeited tax sale on July, 14th;
one piece of three lots on North Second Street adjacent to Mulberry Street
for S45.00 for the Water Board, and Lots No. 1 to 8, Block 3 of Staples
& May's Addition for 5$160.00 to be used as a Band Stand location and for
other purposes.
On motion of Councilman Moritz, meeting adjourned.
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itillwater, Minn. August, 2, 1938. 7.30 P.D.
Regular :Jesting;
Meeting called to order by President Merrill.
All members of the Council present.
L:inutes of the meeting held on July, 20, 1938 read and approved.
Clendon Lynch made a request to have a survey made of the
I(orthern States tower Company in Stillwater as to valuation etc. and on
motion of Councilman Linner the City engineer was instructed to write to
four or five engineering firms to try and find out what the cost of such
a survey would be.
after some discussion about the number of men on the fire
department and the matter of increasing the force, on motion of Councilman
Linner the City Clerk was instructed to write the League of Minnesota
Municipalities and Cities of the fourth class of about 7000 to 7500
population, and to include Virginia and Cloquet, to get as much information };
about their sire Departments as possible. U
0n motion of Councilman Linner the City +nngneer was u
instructed to try and have a W.F.A. project drawn up to cut the weeds on
the vacant lots, boulevards and property owned by the State. u
On motion of Councilman Linner the Chief of Police was #
instructed to contact all property owners and have them cut the weeds on N
their own property. v
On motion of Councilman Linner the annual appropriation 4o£ 41;500.00 to the Armory Board to be paid in the month of 'december, 1938
was approved. o
0n motion of Councilman Taylor the City Engineer was
instructed to investigate the condition of the street at the corner of
Third and Willard Streets to see if it can be improved.
A....• 1lelnschnitz stated that the sewer in South Second w
Street between Orleans Street and Churchill Street is too small and on i,
motion of Councilman Taylor the City engineer was authorized and directed 0
to make a survey c- same to see what the cost :would be to enlarge it.
L. Ferguson who has a filling station on Water greet —
requested permission to move the island
out some and on motion of Councilman Simonet this permission was granted.
The City Engineer read a resolution in regard to a auex
proposed sewer in est ,,1m Street between William and Owen streets which
resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
The City Attorney read a resolution about the purchase by
the City of eleven lots at the Suly tax sale, which was, on roll call, duly
adopted.
The City Attorney read a second resolution on the issuance
of four certificates of indebtedness, which was, on roll call, duly adopted.
Resolution on the payment of bills was read and was on
roll call duly approved.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the assessment rolls covering
Local Improvements No. 36 and No. 37 wore confirmed and established.
0n motion of Councilman Moritz meeting adjourned to
August, 6th, 1938, at 9.00 A. M.
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Stillwater, Linn. august, 6, 1938. 9.00 A. M.
Regular Adjourned Meeting;
;::eeting called to order by rresident Merrill.
A11 members of the Council present.
t:inutes of the meeting held on August, 2, 1938 read and approved.
Glendon Lynch presented six resolutions which he said
were the same ones that had been presented to the County Board but that
five of them could be taken up at the next regular meeting but that he
would like to have one of these approved. The City Attorney read this
resolution which was, after certain words were deleted, on roll call,
duly approved.
A resolution passed by the Town Board of the Town of
Stillwater about dumiing garbage in the Town of Stillwater was read and
after some discussion rresident Merrill appointed a committee of
Councilmen IJinner, Taylor and i•oritz to investigate the matter and try
and work out a remedy.
Ralph Adkins and George Lammers requested tarvia on
Martha Street between rine and Oak Streets, stating that most all the
property owners there were in favor of it and on motion of Councilman
Taylor the City engineer was instructed to fix up the two blocks on
iiartha Street between rine and Olive Streets, by oiling it immediately
unless it is to be tarviaed at once and in case it is oiled first, to
be tarviaed later.
On motion of Councilman Taylor license for "Off" Sale
of 3.2 beer was, on the secokd reading of the application, granted to
John Lustig at 920 "est Olive Street.
On motion of Councilman Linner licenses for both "On"
and "Off" Sale of 3.2 beer was granted to Edward L. Lyons at the Central
Hotel at Second and Chestnut Streets.
A letter from " ri. Bastien about purchasing ten chairs
for the Band Stand at •v1.95 each was read and on motion of Councilman
Taylor, this purchase was approved providing the chairs are stenciled
"City of Stillwater" and properly taken care of.
A petition to put back the street light at the beginning
of St. Louis>treet on Fifth Avenue was read and on motion of Councilman
:Moritz the City ngineer was instructed to consult the "orthern States rower
Company to see if the light could be put back.
A copy of the resolution passed by the County Board about
:eating the assessors books up to the County fuditor was presented and
-- no action taken.
The City Treasurer's report for the month of June, the
City Clerk's report for the month of July and the City Clerk's report for
the six months an, 1, to July, 1, were presented and on motion of
Councilman Taylor were accepted and ordered filed.
The . •ayor announced the re -appointment of i+ms. Estelle
B. Bancroft, lass. eauline St. aeumeier and Liss Alice 1urdock to the Library
uoard and on motion of Councilman Taylor, these appointments were approved.
On motion of Councilman T'inner the City Clerk was
authorized and directed to advertise for 100 tons or more if needed of
splint lump coal bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting on
-epternber, 6, 1938.
Fire Chief "cGann stated that the roof of the gire Hall
and the furnace need to be repaired and on motion of Councilman .ioritz the
City T'ngineer was instructed to see that these repairs are made.
'ten motion of Councilman Taylor the salary of the four
following men of the street department was set at .60 cents per hour, effective
"august, 1, 1938, A. J. Hagstrom, ssesley Underhill, James Hawkins and Albert
Janilla.
On motion of Councilman Linner the first reading of the
ordinance on the no called City scales was read and was, on roll call, duly
approved.
.. claim of jertrude °arley for damages was, on motion
of Councilman •'oritz, rejected.
there was some discussion as to the necessity of a sewage
disposal plant in the future and ;ea. .illiams of the firm of A. A. Hawkinson
Associates made a talk on same, stating that his firm would pre::are plans
and get sufficient data, at no cost to the City providing their firm is given
consideration if the project should go through later and get all figures
necessary before September, 30, 1959, and on motion of Councilman ',inner, they
were authorized to go ahead on sane in collaboration with the City engineer.
.hc matter of a floating dock for the wand Stand was discussed
and on motion of "ouncitman Linner it was decided to 'hold one or two :'and "oncerts
at the floating dock at -.owed .ark, when it is completed and defer fvther
action on the matter until the cumin- winter.
Gn motion of Councilman -inner the Sit^ Mn-inter was instructed
to try and obtain a ::.I.A. project to beautify the ravines.
-a notion of douncilman hinner the 5ity-n:-inesr was instructed
to construct a walk on the -vcrett street bride so the sch_ol children can cross
in safety. in Lotion of Aouneilman ioritz mooting adjourned.
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Stillwater, ".inn. Copt, 6,
Regular meeting;
eeting called to order by Fresi'ent a.erril .
All members of the-ouncil present.
minutes of the mAppliAcation of Norman inheld August, 6. halverson1938 read r ford s license for "Off"
sale of 3.2 beer at 224 Dest Laurel street, was on account of ',eing in Cie
xt regular
residential distOncmotiondofvCouncilman neorltz lt•
oer to the icensesforboth "On" and
"Off" sale of 3.2 beer were 'ranted to Henry "eider at 402 mouth Main
Street and to George 'witti at the Browns Creek 'Tavern.
A letter from the 'tillwater City School District signed
by A. J. Rolm Sec. requesting a levy of '72,000.00 for school purposes for
the coming year and for an auditor to audit the books and records of the
School District for the year
Hamschered uwas appointed1938 vfto make as road the auditd on and
of Councilman 'school levy on the school was dDr. hainesed orhysicianregular
statingmeeting.
that
A letter from 1t City Y
George Murphy was in condition to go back to work as fireman was read
and on motion of Councilman Simonet after a report by the committee
apinmted
urp yto
tonsecureaaethe certificate, the from the Doctor who attendedClerk was e imoatrite
the Vetery
the Veterans t'os ' eacontracteand bonwas ind of Vatrlck hurley ohurley onSprinkling
District No. 14,` which contract was drawnupz
bye iheme Cityas•ttoapprney wasd
presented and on motion of Councilman w
ordered filed. yids on furnishing coal to the City for the coming season
were opened and read from John J. Kilty Co., Lawrence W. Linner,
Bluff City Lumbar Co. Consolidated "umber Co. and Farmers Buying Association
and on motion of
theclowestTaylor
andthe
the proper officersawarded
of the Uitynce were.
authorized and directed
Fglixnand Walter Klinefeltervrequeering same. to requestdthat the City
put back the three lights on South Greeley StreetCity
the iheeHospitalsthatted
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had been taken out a couple of years ago and the Ong
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to re -install these three lights.
um motion of Councilman Taylor Fire Chief u`eGann was
granted permission to change the location of a few of the fire boxes and
install them where he thinks they are most needed.
Reports of the City Treasurer for the month of 7u1y, of
the City Clerk for the month of August and the City Assessors final report
were presented and on motion of Councilman Taylor were accepted and ordered
filed, On motion of Councilman Limier Mrs. G. O. Arsenault was
allowed a sewer connection from lots 9 and 10, block 2 of willim's Five
Acres on payment of v50.00 for same.
On motion of Councilman Taylor the old flag pole at
mulberry roint was donated to the Athletic °ield subject to approval of
the 'ark Commission.
On motion of Councilman Simonet B150.00 was donated o
the Lumberjack Jas.
on motion ofdCouncilman for tLinner athe nCity Clerk was
authorized to advertise for bids for election supplies for the general
election to be held on November, 8, 1938.
After considerable discussion about the garbage disposal
and different wiets regarding
of HealthLame the andhaver one of their officials
ctooinstructed
me
take it up with the State in Boar over and look ofver the A. Stillwaterg. Anez and trypandeworkc the
same.
Board of the
Arthur Rivard made a complaint about the Taxicab Ordinance
not being enforced and that some persons were hauling passengers for hire
without a license and the City Attorneyeawas instructed to write these persons
on being furnished the names by r.
on motion of Councilman Linner the former motion at this
meeting on the George iurphy matter was rescinded and nd itswasrdecideditotoeput
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George Murphy back to work tomorrow morning "ept, ,
and also to retain William Kress as a regular fireman and both of these
appointments of murhand Krss were
ofeCouncilman nLipner thefirmed t City he Attorney made the
by reading of
whenhe the Chair putales thequestionwhich a"Shallt thisvroll ordirance pass" it
was on ro?.1 call duly adopted.
The City ongineer read a resolution regarding the sewer in
uly
':Jest Llni Street wd.
hich
hCity Clerk read two resolutionson roll call, din regorde
eto the paying
of 36
in the mentssmbich resolutionsts on Local pweremants roll. calla duly adopted. annual
installments The City engineer presented assessment rolls on �prinkling
Districts i+o. 14 and 16, hearing on same to be held at an adjourned meeting
on September, 27,, 1933 at 9.00 A. L.
resolution on the payment of bills we"., on rol.L calf, duly
adopted, un motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned to
September. 27, A933 at„s 9.P0 A. G:.
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Stillwater, Uinn. -,epT, 27, 1930. 9.00 A. M.
Regular Adjourned meeting;
`:eeting called to order by iresident :.Terrill.
All members of the Council present.
Minutes of the meeting held September, 6, 1938 read and approved.
Lo Qne was present to object to the assessment rolls on
Sprinkling Districts Bo. 14 and No. 16 and on motion of Councilman Taylor
the assessment rolls covering same were confirmed and established.
31ds were opened from the Consolidated Lumber Co. and
Bluff City Lumber Co. on furnishing materials for the elm Street sewer and
on motion of Councilman Taylor, the contract for same was awarded to the
Consolidated Lumber Co. and the proper officers of the City were authorized
and directed to enter into a contract with the Consolidated 'umber Go,
covering this material.
The City Attorney spoke about the garbage disposal matter
and that he had been over to see ,•:r. Chesley of the State Board of Health
and that they could not send a man oven to look over the A. J. Anez place
at present but that they would send one as soon as possible, and that he
had notified Br. Aydeen, Chairman of the Town Board of the Town of
Stillwater and that was agreeable to Mr. Rydeen.
%r. 4fllliams of the firm of A. A. Hawkinson & Associates
made a detailed report on the plans for the sewage disposal plant that
are to be sent in to the P. ';.. A. for a grant on same and two resolutions
covering this matter were read.
The first resolution authorizing the City +•engineer to
file application for a P. ;o. A. grant to assist in financing a sewage
disposal plant was read and was on roll call, duly adopted.
The second resolution providing for acquisition,
establishement and operation of a sewage disposal plant was read and
was, on roll call, duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Simonet meeting adjourned.
Attest; i;ieyor
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Council Chamber
.All/water, Minn. Sept, 27, 1938. 10.00 A.M.
MINUTES OF MEE"TING OF THE COM ISSIOI:BRS OF THE SINKING FUND.
At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the oinking Fund
held at the City Hall on the 27th day of September, 1938, there were present
1dayor Fred G. Merrill and Councilman Lipner.
The following preamble and resolution was duly adopted.
+'hereas, on the 1st day of November, 1938, ;40,000.00 of the Local
Improvement Bonds issued Nov 1, 1913 will become due and payable at the
Continental Illinois Bank & Must Co, of Chicago, Illinois, and
Ghereas, it will he necessary for the City to provide for the
payment and redemption of said bonds,
THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,
of the City of Stillwater, that a warrant be made, and the same is hereby
ordered drawn, on the 1st day of October, 1938, on the City Treasurer from
the inking Fund of said City and to be used only for the purpose of
redeeming and paying off the said •„10,000.00 of bonds due November, 1, 1938
as aforesaid.
On motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned.
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apecial ..,eeting;
Meeting called to order by 'resident Merrill.
;.n members of the Council present.
ieeting having been called to discuss matters pertaining to the proposed
sewage disposal plant and to appoint a successor to fill the unexpired
tern of tiillis r. Hart as County Commissioner from the :second sistrict
which tern expires December, 31, 1938.
after some discussion as to the method of financing the
City's part of the propsed sewage disposal plant the City attorney was
instructed to draw up a resolution covering the matte_% to be presented
at the next meeting to be held on October, 4, 1938.
A resolution appointing Edwin Li. rosier to fill the
vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners caused by the resignation
of Millis r. hart was read by the City attorney, which resolution was,
on roll call duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Taylor meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, '‘inn. October, 4, 1938. 7.30 P. W.
Regular meeting;
Meeting called to order by President £ierrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
.Minutes of the Council meetings held on September, 27th
and September, 29th, and minutes of the meeting of the Commissioners of
the Sinking rind held on September, 27th, read and approved.
On motion of Councilman Linner license for "off Sale of
3.2 beer was granted on the second reading of the application to Norman
. Halverson at No. 224 Test Laurel Street.
Application of John Callahan for licenses for "On" and
"Off" 'Sale of 3.2 beer at no. 117 West Churchill Street was presented
and was on account of being in the residential district, laid over to
the next regular meeting.
On motion of Councilman Moritz Soft Drink License was
granted to Bessie % kitchell at No. 414 mouth Third Street.
A letter from i$arshall F. Shores claiming damages to his
automobile in the amount of v6.50 was read and on motion of Councilman
.inner the claim was allowed and the City Clerk was authorized and
directed to draw a warrant for thi: amount.
A letter from R. . McGarry o: Son Agency v,ith check for
s615.19 for dividend on Compensation Insurance for the year ended July,
1, 1966, was read and placed on file.
bob titeoht spoke for a delegation requesting help for a
hockey rink at i,ickusick Lake, the request being to have the place
surveyed and to furnish lights for same was referred to the City
engineer and will be taken up at a Special meeting later.
City Attorney .icsrath stated that Heuben 9. Thoreen,
Attorney for :.ors. Astell in her suit against the City was willing to
settle for v.300.O0 and on motion of Councilman ..oritz this natter was
laid on the table.
'aul seach madc a request for lfl .00 mire for
Recreational Playnrounds and on notion of 'Councilman dmonet an
appropriation of not to exceed .400.0C to be paid out as needed, was
granted.
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On motihn of Councilman Simonet the City Attorney read a
resolution regarding a certified check of Lawrence Lie^ter to the
City for *50.00 that got lost, which resolution was, on roll call, duly adopted.
the City Attorney spoke about more co mplatnts abouth the A. J.
tines place in connection with the garbage disposal and the City 'engineer
stated that '.r. ttogers of the Mate Board of Health was over here today
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Aneznd placet he and itu wassdecidedktonletoor thisthree matterays to
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few days.
President i•:errill stated that the matter of the sewage Disposal
plant would be taken up at a Special meeting to be called by the City Clerk.
President Merrill also stated that there was a party here to
discuss a plan for taking over the terminal and that the Council would meet
with this party after this meeting for an informal discussion.
A petition for a sewer on mmrtha street between Wilkin and
Sycamore streets was presented and read and on motion of Councilman moritz
was referred to the City engineer.
Art Kleinschnitz spoke about having trouble with the sewer in
South Second "treet south of £urlington Ltreet and the City engineer
stated he would make a survey of that as soon as he gets time to see
what can be done about enlarging the sewer as discussed at a previous
meeting. 0n motion of Councilman .Loritz contracts with Lawrence W.
Lipner for coal and with Consolidated Lumber Co. for materials for the
Lim Street sewer, which contracts were drawn up by the City attorney,
were approved and ordered filed. 0eneral election
Bids for printing the City ballots for the
on November, 8, 1938 were opened Pram aaston* i•tasterman Co. and Boller
Frinting Co. and on motion of Councilman Simonet the bid of Easton-
Masterman Co. which was the lowest bid, was accepted. August and
tteport of the City treasurer for the month of
report of the City Clerk for the month of September, were presented and
on motion of Councilman winner were accepted and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Limonet the request of the
btillwater City School District for a levy of Q72,000.00 for all
School Purposes for the coming year was approved.
On motion of Councilman +•'oritz the following persons wore
appointed to serve as Ballot Judges at the 'general alection to be held
on November, 8, 1938.
Hirst Ward- eirst Precinct J. R. Brennan
Second Precinct Della Ahl
second •ard- First - recinct George Kearney
" - Second Precinct Charles 'Johnson
Third aard - First Precinct i4orrls Delmas
- Second Precinct Herbert Hellen
A. l'. Anderson was appointed to fill the place of almer 3ostrom
as regular Llection Judge in the Second Precinct of the second viard.
Resolution on payment of bills was read and was on roll
call duly adopted.
,Pn motion of Councilman Linner meeting adjourned to
november, 12, 1938 at 9.00 A. .1. for the next regular meeting.
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_ecial "eating;
eating called to order by rresident +•errill.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
:_.inutes of the meeting held on October, 4, 1938 read
and approved.
Eecting having been called to discuss sewage Disposal rlant,
the A. J. Anez garbage matter and lease of the Terminal.
-.fter some discussion regarding lease of the Terminal,
iresident i.errill appointed a committee of Councilmen ironer and Simonet
to confer with the Board of Directors of the Stillwater Association
regarding the matter.
George W. Rydeen, Chairman of the Township of Stillwater
appeared in connection with the A. d. Anez garbage matter and after sone
discussion and on motion of Councilman i•ioritz the City -attorney was
authorized and directed to write A. J. Apes and order hin to move his
pig feeding niece within thirty (30) days or his contract would be rescinded.
There was consid rable discussion about the sewage Disposal
plant. ir. i.'oody of St, raul end Dr. Halverson of the :.innesota University
made talks about the sewage Disposal Plant at River galls, ':Wisconsin that
had been installed and built under their supervision, but no definite action
was taken.
on motion of Councilman ginner, meeting adjourned.
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Stillwater, .dinn. October, 14, 1938. 4.001'.i.
Special 'meeting;
:.:eeting called to order by rresident 8errill.
:11 members of the Council present except Councilman Taylor.
i..eetin2 having been called to discuss the matter of the
sewage disposal plant and also the lease of the barge terminal.
There was considerable discussion on the question as to
whether a sewage disposal plant should he constructed or not.
On motion of Councilman Simonet it was decided to drop the
whole matter of a sewage disposal plant and go no farther with it.
rresident A•'errill stated that the Sioms- Helmer Company
were going to draw up a contract covering the lease of the barge terminal
which contract would be submitted first to the 'City Attorney and then
presented to the Council for their approval or disapproval.
un motion of C-uncilman Simonet the Council decided to nay
.i. Williams for his work in drawing up the plans and specifications for
the sewage disposal plant that were submitted to the k.•V. A.
On motion of Councilman Simonet meeting adjourned.
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,t,n- called to order by president Terrill.
All members of the Council present except Councilmen Simonet and 'Taylor.
1inutes of the special meetings hold on October, 6, and
October, 14, 1030 read and air^roves.
l.:ectin- having been called to act on national Louth
ACminiotration project, purchase of land by the City, near the cravel
nit and the payment of hills.
Ludr.e Edward Thel.en, Lrs. Deauville and Albert "rueoer
appeared in *ehalf of starting; a ::atinal Louth project here and using
the Greeley School for that purpose and on motion of Councilman toritz
it was agreed that the City would furnish the Mel for heat at the
Greeley School for the coming year and the City Clerk was instructed to
contact different organizations in the City and prepare a concattee to
serve on this project.
'-he City-n_inesr stated that it was absolutely
nocessarr„for the City to purchase some land close to the gravel pit
and that "illian Sommers would sell 3.4 acres there for w550.00 and
on motion of Cxtncilman Linner the City Enr-ineer was authorized and
directed to a --roceed with the purchase of this property.
Resolution covering the payment of bills was read and
was, on rol'call, duly adopted.
On notion of Councilman Loritz meeting adjourned.
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...ectin- called to order by 71ce &resident Limner as +'resident
..errill was absent.
::1l members of the CAmcil present except •resident oerr.ill.
inutes of the �peeisl resting held on •'ovember, 5, 1938 read and
approved.
The second reading of the application of John Callahan for
licenses for "On" and "Off" sale of 3.2 beer at 117 "jest Churchill Street
was on motion of Councilman woritz, laid over to the next meeting.
8 letter from Lrs. +•ell .: +"asmussen, requesting that the City
pay her e5.00 for the desk and chair in the Chief of tolice's office, that
belongs to her, was read and on motion of Councilman ^oritz was referred
to the Chief of Police.
1 petition for improving mouth Seventh Street between •illard
and Churchill -trects was presented and read and on motion of Councilman
Moritz was referred to the city engineer.
5 petition opposing the construction of a sewer in north Martha
street was presented and read. and as this matter will come up for a public
hearing later, this petition was on motion of Councilman Moritz laid on the
table to be brought up later.
letter from the Stillwater Hockey Club in regard to a hockey
rink was read and on motion of Councilman Simonet was referred to the
Recreational Committee.
lhe matter of a life saving apparatus was discussed and on motion
of Councilman Simonet it was decided that the Council go on record as being
favorable to the purchase of this apparatus and the matter he taken up with
the flounty Board and the 'City would pay one third of the cost if the 'county
pays two thirds.
lugene +.e:micke made a request that the City furnish the electric
power for the street lights for the Christmas decorations and on motion of
Councilman 'imonet it was agreed to do this at a cost not to exceed 0i100.00.
Ltr. John 0. dndcrson stated that he considered that his tarvia
assessments on Evcrettt Street and Mulberry Street were too high, and on
motion of Councilman •,imonet that part of his tarvia assessment on Evereet
Street was cancelled.
t he A. J. Inez garbbge matter vas discussed and on notion of
Councilman Woritz this matter was set over to the regular meeting in
January to be held on January, 3, 1939.
the City Treasurer's report of receipts, exclusive of taxes,
for the year ending October, 1, 1938, th.• City 'Treasurer's report for the
month of September, 1938 and the City Clerk's report for the month of
October, 1938 were presented and on motion of Councilman i.-oritz were accepted
and ordered filed. the �till^�ate^ City J. iiamscher J report of audit. of y School
district for the year ended duly, 31, 1938 vms presented and on motion of
CouncilmanTaylor was laid over to the next regular noting and the City
Clerk was instructed to write the Cchool Loard to have them present at that
meeting to discuss a few items in the report.
t he vote for •'ity Offices at the "eneral Election on f.o:•enber,
8. 1938 was canvassed es follows;
Por :2a^or
R. U. tirodeen 2270 votes
Fred Z. Merrill 1404 "
For Councilmen
kaul J. =Krueger 2513
Linner 1681
A. J. Taylor 1382
James '. ' Olson 1254
For :school Directors
Lois +', Tolen 2859
7:illiam J. Lladden 2847
Charles -. -nglin 2855
un motion of Councilman Snits J '. 2rodeen was declared
elected Mayor, iaul .. Krueger and iinnerCouncilmen and Lois id, Tolen,
-:sillierd. Eaddon and Charles -h tin School Directors.
resolution to pay assessments on Sprinkling LAstrict ]:umber 16
in three anrual. installments was read and vms on roll. call unamihously adopted.
un notion of %onncilman Limonet meeting n:J journed to l.ovember,
29th. L232 at 7,30
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pecial heeting;
:.meeting called to order by President ..errlll.
All members of the Council present except Councilman Simonet.
minutes of the nesting, held iovember, 12, 1938 read
and approved.
fleeting having been called to discuss a house building
project for the City.
`.'. C. Krog discussed the matter of the housing project to
be started by a corporation of Stillwater citizens and the contractor,
Conrad farm of St. Paul.
After some discussion the City 'attorney drew up a resolution
conveying the property now known as .�e.ahtngton Park for a consideration of
4.00 to this corporation, the title of same to be cleared by the
corporation, and -sifter the City Attorney read this resolution, it was on
roll call unaminously adopted.
On motion of Councilman 'Taylor the City Engines', was
instructed to stake out Washington Park in lots for this project.
On motion of Councilman sioritz meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk
Council Chamber 7.30 P.M.Stillwater, Linn. november, 29, 1938.
Regular Adjourned .meeting.
5eetin5 called to order by President Merrill.
All members o*' the Council present except Councilman Simonet.
1. delegation of young boys and girls pres, `;d a
petition for a skating rink at Staples +Meld and on motion Councilman
Paylor the City .+ngineer was instructed to proceed with the laying out
of the rink there.
--ugene £ehmicke-spoke about a ;'ockey "ink end requesting
help on same and on motion of Councilman "inner it was decided that the
City approprirte v500.00 to help on this itecreational Project, and to be
paid out as needed.
un notion of Councilman maylor "Off" Sale Liquor licenses
were granted, subject to the approval of the Liquor Control Commissioner
to the following;
George E. Ourger at 80. 317 South Main Street
Joseph k. Lichten at ho. 235 East Chestnut Street
+falter a. Magnuson at ho. 231 East Myrtle Street
Carl W.
a.eister at Imo, 112 north :main Street
John mErtle at no. 224 South Clain Street
harry 8arnholdt at no. 332 South main Street
and bons covering same were approved by the City Attorney._
mayor Merrill announced the 'appointment of Joseph S.
Simonet as a member of the Soard of `pater Commissioners to fill out
the unexpired term of Roy '.iooiey ending July, 1, 1939.
minutes of the eceirl - ln- meld. on .,overber, 18,
1938 -sere o ved after 7.e roil call.
letter from a. ..;cilia,_ relative to payment for
making up the plans and specifications for the sewage disposal plant
was read and on notion of councilman Taylor was laid over to the
adjourned meeting to be held on December, 3, 1938 at 0.00 i.
A resolution setting the tax levy for school purposes
for the coming year at .,72,000,00 wen rood and was or, roll call
una.-.inously adopted.
resolution setting the tax levy for City purposes
for the coming year was road and on motion of -oan ilman merits,
this was L.d.d liver to the n st ne:tin^ to Se,nld of uecenber, 3, 1938,
t 9.00
re:obition f:. zi.n- the sslory of LAn City '%lerk was
read and was on roil call e_c:ninous1, adopted.
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Lfl mot ton of onncllismn Saylor It. war: :Jed to put on two
,.ore regular firemen, s:tartin, tocember, 1, 103U, onp of there to be
John M.alSadworth and the other to be appointed ' chief-.cflann,
_n order to 'tape two platoons., the salaries of t7.aroy two firemen to be
E0.00 per month for the first year, and increased 40.00 per month
at the end of each year until they Jet to 430.00 per month.
�n notion of 0ouncilnan -'oritz meeting adjourned to
�ecc:nber, 3, 1033 at 9.20 e.
Attest;
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Stillwater, Zinn. "ovember, 29, 1536.10.00 P.M.
..,inutes of the meotinz of the COMIrMiialga 01 _hi: sI3fl] ; :OOD.
.-t a duly called :neet'p.- of the Go niosioners of the winking s'und held
at the 'City :.all. on the 29th day of 'ovesfoer, 1933, there .were present
L:avor Fred 3 %'errJ1 and Councilmen h- winner and “.ill.iam..:oritz.
fne following preamble and resolution was duly adopted;
or the first day of January, 1932, 35000.00 of the Refunding
bonds of the City of -tillwater, dated January,,, 1, 1933, will become
due and payable at the rst :mat' on-1 iank L Trost Company of
Liinneapolis, 1-inn, to -ether with Ne935.00 interest, and
=TEAS, it will be necessary for the City of Stillwater to
provide for the payment and redemption of said bonds, together with the
Interest due on the whole of said bond issue of ,.50,000.00;
TTT 1 fOiXlidlCIOUERC 02 fi:L
Sii=C of the of Stillwater, that 'arr^ant be made and the
same is hereby orderedCity
drawn on the City Treasurer from the finking
Fund of the said ,.50,000.00 oond issue and interest of s3id City to
be used only for the purpose of re__eemin: and nayin3 off the said
v5000.00 bonds and 3935.00 interest due January, 1, 1939 as aforesaid.
Pn motion of lounoilmen ::oritz mooting adjourned.
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Ctillsater, ..firm. Der_oriter, 3, 1936.
s the nest ro'n 7.r.r riectine cries on -^camber, 9, 1039 It
vies Xeeided t:n postpone this n'fJourned ciet r3 of t'ace ber, 3, 10:5X
to zecetiter, C, 1933- at 7.30 i'..:.
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nestie: walled to ardrr by rres:dent �.errill.
All members of the Council present.
:.inutes of the Connell heatin7. '_old or ov::nber, .^.Seth,
and minutes of the meeting of the Corr.L,cioners of the-inkiiv -und
held on s.ovember, 29th, read and approved.
+he third reading of the application of Sohn ^.allahan
for licenses for On and Off side of 3.2 beer at 117 -est Churchill
street was made and on motion of 'Councilman Ytoritz this was laid over
to the regular meetln:- in January and the Chief of rolice was instructed
to make an investigation.
First reedit:. of the application of rorrest .neister for
license for Off sale
ytbeer est804 dentialydistrictFourth
wasStreet
automatically
and on account of being in
laid over to the next regular me-tin3.
On motion of Councilman Linner the Chief of 'olice was
instructed to make an investigation of any applicant for beer licenses
right after the first reading of the application.
+here was some discussion about publishing the minutes
of all Council meetings in the official paper and it was decided to
publish same providing there would be no cost attached and on motion of
Councilman .oritz the city Clerk was instructed to find out if there
would be any cost on same.
After some discussion regarding the employment of two
more regular firemen and on motion of Councilman Linner the amity Clerk
was instructed to write to the Fire Underwriters Adjustment Bureau in
siinneapolis to find out what it would be necessary to do to have the
insurance rates reduced.
On motion of Councilman Linner the contract for snov
plowing for the City for the coming winter was awarded to Lyman cutton
en the sane terns and conditions as lost year, being i'2.50 per hour for
Truck Plow and driver and gas and oil and it being understood there
would be no caterpillar tractor furnished this year and the proper u°
officers of the City were instructed to enter into a contract covering
the matter.
On motion of Councilman r'oritz a second hand Internationale
+ruck was purchased for the Ltreet Department at a price of ';a50.00 and 0
a deduction from that of v:100.00 allowance for the old truck. p
un motion of Councilman Linner the City Treasurer was o
authorized to issue a new check to the Hess excavating Company for p5a.20 „
to reimburse them for a check for that amount issued to them in October
that rrs burned, providin3 payment had been stopped on the first check. .A
A letter from the -ti]lwater uitr School Listrict was ,q
read and on motion of Councilmen Taylor was accented and. ordered filed
with the understanding that Councilman Taylor receive a cony of the letter. o
-'ire Chief - •cGanr. stated that Jerald -thes had quit 'y
the first of the month as City rail janitor and minute man and su _ested
he be paid a small salary for certain work around the fire department in a
addition to his d15.00 per month as City 'Sall janitor and on motion of
Councilman Simonet the matter vas dropped.
A letter from the State woerd of :-ealth approving plans <+
on the 'Nest Elm Street sewer was referred to the 'City --n^Sneer. d
:Ater sone discussion about the -vereet street briddge
and the hazards to school children there on motion of Councilman Linner
it was decided to install portable Stop Signs at each end of the bridge
during school hours and the Chief of Police to supervise same. —�
Archie Love made a conrlairt that his neighbor, Pete
i.attson's garage was partly in the street and was a nuisance and on motion
of Councilman '-oritz the City !.mine sr was instructed to have fete 1.attson
move his garage.
L'ay Zellerrequestedtwo cords of wood anp a barrel of
kerosene for a skating rink that some boys had started on the river near
utchtovm and on motion of Councilman imonet this matter was referred to
the Recreational Committee.
flay 'roller also requested a sir'.ewalk on north Bain Street
near the old Forge and foundry and the City J'nineer vas instructed to take
this un with the lliallway 2,e;artment and also see if a ...F.: grant could be
secured for the labor and matericas.
::cub=berrod nade a talk about gas and electric rates
stating that he fizured they were too high and on motion of Councilman
Sorts the City elerc was instructed to write the + orthern gates Power
Company requesting that some of t:ieir executives be present at a c-ooial
ceoting, of the jita Counci] to be held in the -rc ]. Shamber on
.near;, 1C, 10 t 7.30 r. to :.LSOUSS thismatter.
th of oaniflr of Joseph'i on_t as member of the
Soars of .ntcr Carissioners was presented .ra ordered filed.
':sport of thc at; _- srrer for the month of October
and report of the City Clerk for the month of 'ovenber, wer ?resented and
on motion of Councilman .,inonet were noctated and ordered. filed.
Or notion- of Councilman Sinner the rccolution pas.:ed by
the Council on loven:er, lath, conve:in--achinvton iark to r. corporation
TES rescinded, for t:-.c r..ason the title oo'nld not be cleared up.
conttaecl to pa._e 120
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o exiled .:1'.-Or irdluarce, the ieconi. readin:of
read at the re dilsr "rrt erttn'..
_-_ - .it *. sney rend r. letter from^. im `olliner strtind riot
he t of LIS tzzdviaassessment for .nrirlinmistrict ia. 1C
on a 0 on motion of Councilman lron..t the matter as i ropnen_,
. ... ,, hie,. : ,meted that do nowh s no sistant Chief but
dc- captains of _.-rust L. ...anon who has oe;n Tettino 5135.00 per
month and Rillonsr who has been zettinx .120.50 pe i.o t= and. that
their sr.1nrlco should be equalized and on motion of Councilman .oritz
it was decided. to ray mwanson and -,once each o.d 25.00 per month startin3•
Januar, 1, 1939.
ayor :.Terrill confirmed the appointment of 'fern Lndrews as a
re, -slam fireman.
n motion of Councilman cdnonet the City Merl: was instructed to
notify the Sch> t nrrd that the oou!oil requested a further explanation
of the _ i . . .R•d.._ -.n27; Items in the present years audit of the :school
i trie .
in notion of Councilman i.lnner "ON"SALE :17,60LI LS,1," were
-ranted to jcorce a. Curia=t 31mouth .ni treat ...alter E.
a-nuson at 231-act Riyrtle 'trect, Carl .. i.etster at 112 i:orth Lain
Street, °ohn in. artle at 224 Mouth Lorin .treet and Harry marnhoidt at
.32 mouth Rain Street yrovidin_ they pay the license fees and furnish
satisfactory 3cnls.
`000lutlon on the hirinc of two additional firemen starting
December, 1, 1038, was read and was on roll call unaminously adopted.
1'he City Clerk presented.a bnd-et for the year 1939, which
after must- discussion andsome' revisions was approved as follows,
City Rail 300.00
ire Dept. 14500.50
pail 100.00
:+.siciral Court 2650,00
rolice -Sept. 14000.00
Salaries 7500,00
otrect Dept. 14000.00
';ealth inept. 3600.00
+.ocal +.cans -interest 1000.00
street Lights 10000.00
Comp. Ins.- City Officials 50.00
+.e„al i ubl. 275.00
'ater Rent 0.00
Hest Room 0.00
Stationery t. 1ostage 160.00
Fuel 1200.00
Rssessor 600.00
oerd of .eualization 300.00
:armor-- 3oard 500,00
%elief 1E00.00
bathin: Oeacc. 1000.00
Official Ponds 125.00
Auditin- -.a7 ort 200.00
.-isc. 5000.00
_ecreation 1000.00
Real i'ronerty 550.00
it -via .ro,-ram 1000.00
61310.00
1/4 of loans owin,: of 1_9,000.00 4000.00
:. tnkiny Auld 8000.00
mond Interest 5500.00
250,000.00 oond issue 7000.00
-ark =und 1500.00
Rand -`vnd 1500.00
Library dung 5000.00
intal 113810.i55
Lakino the ft:urea of this b:'.d-et would 'lean setting a tax levy for the
sprains year of a total of 159 mills so eft-r ,Such discussion it was
decided to arbitrarily cut off .10,310.00 from the above, in order to
reduce the tax levy to :. ett 142 mills and leve.. on an mount of .,;97,500.00
Iesoixtior settina tIr tax ]c or 'Jit. purposes for the
year , •a
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tlined tned was .d and was on rollcall unaminously
adopted.
r-ol'-ti.n on the yrymert of bills was read and. W s, on. roll
call unrminourly adoyt
n motion of Rouroilman Rnritz mc! tin_ adjourned,
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MINVTES,0F THE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FOND.
Council Chamber
Stillwater, Minn. December, 29, 1938. 9.00 A.M.
At a duly called meeting of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
there were present Mayor Merrill and Councilmen Limner and Moritz.
Councilman Linner offered the following Preamble and Resolution
which was duly adopted.
WHEREAS, the Federal Deposit Insuurance Corporation has issued an
order that no corporation can have any savings accounts after January,
1, 1939, but that they must be put in to Certificates of Deposit.
THEREFORE'BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND
OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER that the City Treasurer be authorized, if it is
deemed necessarylby the City Attorney, to convert the savings accounts of
the two Sinking Funds into Certificates of Deposit to mature, in whole or
in part, at the time there are payments to be made from the two Sinking
funds for bonds or for interest on the $50,000.00 bond issue.
On motion of Councilman Morita meeting adjourned.
ZLCe-tee- Mayor
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M. Any, mCouncilman
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